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Social Emotional Support for AUSD
Empathy Tool
The Empathy Tool is closely to connected to our Listening Tool where we learned to listen with our ears, eyes and heart. Empathy focuses on listening and connecting to others with our heart and caring about their experience as if it was our own. Toolbox believes in order to connect with others, we must also care for ourselves. When we care for ourselves, it is easier to connect and understand others. Empathy is at the root of kindness, forgiveness and compassion.
Books to learn more about the Empathy Tool
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
What does it mean to be kind? When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind.
I am Human by Susan Verde
At it's heart, this board book is a celebration of empathy and compassion that lifts up the flawed fullness of humanity and encourages the child reader to see themselves as part of one big, imperfect family--millions strong across the world.
Understand and Care by Cheri J Meiners
Empathy is key to positive, healthy relationships. This book builds empathy in children. In clear, child-friendly words and illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs—and different from theirs.
Empathy Tool
Brené Brown on Empathy
Toolbox Empathy Tool
Mail a hug
WILDCAT Empathy Tool Highlights from our middle school counselor Mrs. Worden
How empathetic are you?
Think about the following questions:
Do I think about other people’s feelings?
Do I imagine what it feels like to be in the shoes of others?
Do I listen to others about what they’re going through?
Do I try to understand other people’s point of view?
Am I aware that not everyone reacts to situations the same way I do?
*If you answered yes to any of the above, congratulate yourself on knowing how to practice the Empathy Tool. Empathy is a skill so remember to review these questions and take time to practice the Empathy Tool with your family and friends.